Prof. (Mrs.) Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi

Associate Professor


Dept: Pharmaceutics
New Pharmacy Building. First Floor

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Research Areas/Interests

Drug Formulation, Drug Quality Control, Natural Polymers as Drug Excipients...~more


Publications

    1. Owusu, F.W.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Bayor, M.T. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2021. Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana. Scientifica2021.
    2. Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Owusu, F.W.A., Entsie, P., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Banful, B.K.B. and Bayor, M.T., 2021. Pectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets. The Scientific World Journal2021. DOI: 10.1155/2021/6672277
    3. Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Philomena Entsie, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor. (2020). Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Nifedipine Suppositories for Geriatric and Severely Ill Patients with Hypertension. Journal of Pharmacy and Drug Development 2(1).
    4. Owusu F, Boakye-Gyasi M. E., Mante P.K., Ekuadzi E., Ofori-Kwakye K, Woode E. (2019), Formualtion an Evaluation of Sustained Release Matrix Tablets of Capparis erythrocarpos Roots Extract to improve Patient Compliance in Management of Arthritis. Scientific African.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00172
    5. Twumasi, M.A., Tandoh, A., Mante, P.K., Ekuadzi, E., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Benneh, C.K., Kumadoh, D. and Woode, E., 2019. Leaves and stems of Capparis erythrocarpos, more sustainable than roots, show antiarthritic effects. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 238, p.111890.
    6. Twumasi Mary A, Ekuadzi Edmund, Mante Priscilla K, Boakye-Gyasi Mariam E, Mensah Merlin LK4, Woode Eric "Pharmacognostic studies of the leaves, stem and root of Capparis erythrocarpos Isert (Capparaceae)." Pharmacognosy Journal 11.1 (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.5530/pj.2019.1.19
    7. Frimpong G, Ofori-Kwakye K, Kuntworbe N, Ohene Buabeng K, Osei  A, Boakye-Gyasi M.E, Adi-Dako O (2018) Quality Assessment of Some Essential Children’s Medicines Sold in Licensed Outlets in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of Tropical Medicine Volume 2018, Article ID 1494957, 14 pageshttps://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1494957
    8. Adi-Dako O, Ofori-Kwakye K, Boakye-Gyasi ME, Oppong Bekoe S, Okyem S. (2017). In vitro evaluation of cocoa pod husk pectin as a carrier for chronodelivery of hydrocortisone intended for adrenal insufficiency. Journal of Drug Delivery, volume 2017, Article ID 8284025, 10 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8284025
    9. Bonsu MA, Ofori-Kwakye K, Kipo SL, Boakye-Gyasi ME, Fosu M-A. (2016). Development of oral dissolvable films of diclofenac sodium for osteoarthritis using Albizia and Kahaya gums as hydrophilic film formers. Journal of Drug Delivery, volume 2016, Article ID 6459280, 11 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6459280
    10. Adi-Dako O, Ofori-Kwakye K, Frimpong-Manso S, Boakye-Gyasi M, Sasu C, Pobee M. (2016). Physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of cocoa pod husk pectin intended as a versatile pharmaceutical excipient and nutraceutical. Journal of Pharmaceutics, volume 2016, Article ID 7608693, 12 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7608693
    11. Ofori-Kwakye K, Mfoafo KA, Kipo SL, Kuntworbe N, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2016). Development and evaluation of extended release matrix tablets of two model drugs of different water solubilities by direct compression. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 24, 82 – 91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2015.03.005
    12.  Sougi A, Ofori-Kwakye K, Kuntworbe N, Kipo SL, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2015). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of metformin hydrochloride tablet brands marketed in five cities in Ghana. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9 (1), 1 – 14. DOI : 10.9734/BJPR/2016/2186
    13. Kipo SL, Osei YG, Kuntworbe N, Bayor MT, Ofori-Kwakye K, Boakye-Gyasi ME (2015). Development and in vitro evaluation of oral gels and vaginal pessaries from crude extracts of four Ghanaian medicinal plants intended for the treatment of candidiasis. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4 (8), 174 – 194.
    14. Osei-Asare C, Kipo SL, Ofori-Kwakye K, Boakye-Gyasi EM (2015). Comparative in vitro dissolution of commercially available sustained release nifedipine tablet brands in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 5 (08), 054-060. DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2015.50809
    15. Ofori-Kwakye K, Ayensu I, Akyinah B, Kipo SL, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2014). Adulteration of Ghanaian topical herbal preparations with dexamethasone. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(6), 134 – 141.
    16. Ofori-Kwakye K, Obese E, Boakye-Gyasi, ME. (2013). Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of sustained release diclofenac sodium matrix tablets using blends of cashew gum, xanthan gum and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as hydrophilic drug release modifiers. Indian Journal of Novel Drug Delivery 5(4), 187 – 197.
    17. Ofori-Kwakye K, Amekyeh H, El-Duah M, Kipo SL. (2012). Mechanical and tablet coating properties of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L) gum-based films. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 5 (4), 62 – 68.
    18. El-Duah M, Ofori-Kwakye K. (2012). Substandard artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines in licensed retail pharmaceutical outlets in Ghana. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 49, 131 – 139.

     

    Abstracts and Conference Proceedings

    1. Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Priscilla Kolibea Mante, Edmund Ekuadzi, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Eric Woode (2019). The Use of Pharmaceutical Technology to Improve Drug Delivery and Patient Compliance. Abstract Accepted for poster presentation; STEM-AFRICA: STEM-V Conference 2019; Innovation and Appropriate Technology in Africa, 18-20 October, 2019, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
    2. Entsie P, Boakye-Gyasi M.E., Adu F. (2019). Formulation of Cinnamomum zeylanicum immediate release tablets for anthelmintic therapy. Abstract accepted for Poster Presentation; 79thFIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 22-26 September 2019. (Abstract Reference Number-FIP SUB-1251)
    3. Boakye-Gyasi M.E., Ofori-Kwakye K, Schwendeman S. (2019). Artemether loaded PLGA microspheres for severe malaria treatment. Abstract accepted for Poster Presentation; 79thFIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 22-26 September 2019. (Abstract Reference Number-FIP SUB-1252)
    4. E Boakye-Gyasi, F.W.A. Owusu, J. Agbenohervi, B. Banful, and M.T. Bayor (2019). Okra pectin as drug control-releasing polymer:  a study of pectin polymers from six (6) different genotypes of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus).  Abstract accepted for poster presentation; Sixth International Symposium Frontiers in Polymer Science.  Budapest, Hungary: 5 – 8 May, 2019, (Abstract Reference number – POLY 2019 – 0643).
    5. Boakye-Gyasi ME, Amponsah-Koduah A, Ofori-Kwakye K, Bayor MT.(2017) Artemether-Lumefantrine tablets available in Ghana for treatment of malaria; Are they of good Quality? 4th Biennial Conference, Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Africa-US Frontiers in Science, Yaoundé, Cameroun, May 29 – June 02, 2017.
    6. Boakye-Gyasi ME, Schwendeman SP, Ofori-Kwkaye K. (2015). A controlled Release Approach to Severe Malaria Treatment in Young Children. University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program Research Symposium II. Rackam Assembly Hall, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA, February 5, 2015.
    7. Tenkorang M.A.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E. (2013). Quality of diclofenac sodium suppositories in Kumasi Pharmaceutical retail outlets. 5th Annual Scientific Conference, College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana (14th -15th September) pp.55-56

     

     

     

     


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